10 Biggest Stars Of Wrestling's Empty Arena Era (So Far)
2. Sami Zayn
To many, Sami Zayn was the ultimate babyface who could never, ever possibly even contemplate becoming a heel at any point in time. But, to paraphrase Phil Collins, take a look at him now.
Since turning to the dark side, the former El Generico has continuously made the most of whatever opportunities he was given. For the most part, those opportunities have involved him becoming the mouthpiece for Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro as part of The Artist Collective, but Sami has stepped up to the plate even further in the ongoing era of the emtpy arena.
The current Intercontinental Champion has always been an engaging, entertaining performer, and this heel act has been allowed to be amped up to 11 in this unique setting. At this point in time, it wouldn't be hyperbolic to state that Sami Zayn is the most important player on the SmackDown brand.
He may not have the Universal Championship that Braun Strowman holds, he may not have the mystique of The Fiend, and he may be viewed as the poster boy of the blue brand, but right now SmackDown would be a far duller place without Sami Zayn quipping wise, yucking it up, and delivering in-ring when called upon.